About this book

This walking guidebook describes 30 day walks all over the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. The walks range from 2 to 14 miles (4-22 km) in length, and are easily accessible from Stornaway or Tarbet. Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level, and include the An Cliseam horseshoe, visits to ancient historic monuments like the stone circles of Calanais and the famous Butt of Lewis lighthouse, all illustrated with OS maps and dramatic photography. The routes take in most of the main summits as well as historical and geographical places of interest. A list of all the Marilyns (British hills of any height with a drop of at least 150 m on all sides) on Harris, Lewis and St. Kilda is included at the back. Much of the Long Island, as it is known, is remote and walkers are not likely to encounter anyone else in their explorations, so these walks are for well-equipped, experienced hikers with good navigational skills. Tips are also included about walking on St. Kilda, Berneray, Taransay, The Shiant Islands and The Flannan Isles, along with a short Gaelic glossary and route summary table, and advice on practicalities to make the most out of any walking trip on Harris and Lewis.

LewisIntroduction16 Ceann Loch Rèasort from Loch Ròg Beag17 Griomabhal, Naideabhal a-Muigh and Laibheal18 Mealaisbhal, Cracabhal and Laibheal a Tuath19 Tamanasbhal, Teinneasabhal, Tahabhal and Tarain20 Suaineabhal from Cairisiadar21 Bhalasaigh to Bostadh on Great Bernera22 Calanais Standing Stones23 Dun Chàrlabhaigh and the Gearrannan Blackhouses24 West Side Coastal Path25 Beinn Bhragair26 Around the Butt of Lewis27 Heritage Walk between Tolstadh and Port Nis28 A walk to the tidal island of Eilean Chaluim Chille29 The deserted village of Stiomrabhaigh30 Beinn Mhòr

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Biography

Richard Barrett spent his working life as a professional marketer, but still found time for climbing, winter mountaineering and sea kayaking. He first visited the Harris hills as a teenager and was a regular visitor for years. He has now relocated to Maraig in North Harris, where he and his wife run a guest house.